Via ferrata Kellenegg | Brand

Description

A good opportunity to make the first climbing moves in the new summer season has recently been offered by a via ferrata in Brandnertal. Only a few steps away from the town center of Brand and the Brandnertal climbing park, it leads 80 meters and 60 vertical meters up a rock slab. The ascent from the Kellenegg goods path takes just under 15 minutes: that's almost luxury for via ferrata climbers. From the Brandnertal climbing park, the trail leads out of the valley for a few minutes, then a hiking trail branches off to the southeast. The entrance is easy to find and the climbing fun can begin. The most difficult passage falls into category C and holds a slight overhang. The majority of the via ferrata is in difficulty B and can be easily mastered in 40 minutes. Experienced climbers will be through relatively quickly, but pausing to enjoy the view is definitely worth it now and then. The steps are placed at distances that are easy to manage. The via ferrata is also easily doable for beginners who already have a bit of experience in via ferrata climbing and are used to the altitude. The appropriate equipment can be rented at the Brandnertal climbing park.

Topo of the via ferrata Kellenegg as download

Approach

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Public transport

Bus line 580, stop "Gemeindezentrum Brand".

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Parking

Public parking in Brand

Directions

Access

The approach is from the center of Brand, past the climbing park Brandnertal (forest rope park) and via the hiking trail Kellenegg to the entrance.

Route description

The via ferrata starts with a short steep step (B), continues over a ledge (B/C) to a ramp (B). From here the route leads over a steep slab (B/C) until you come to the first C-pitch. This short overhang (C) must be overcome before the route continues over a ramp (B) to the next steep step (B/C) and subsequently to the last slightly overhanging section. The last meters run through wooded areas (A/B and A).

Descent

From the end of the climb, follow the path briefly uphill and then via the Kellenegg hiking trail back to the center of Brand.

Topo of the via ferrata Kellenegg as download

Safety instructions

EMERGENCY CALL

140 Alpine emergencies Austria-wide
144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
112 Euro-emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)

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Please note:

• Entry only allowed with complete via ferrata set incl. helmet!
• This via ferrata is also doable for beginners with first climbing experience who are used to the altitude!
• Do not enter in wet conditions! During thunderstorms there is danger to life on via ferrata!
• No emergency exit possible!
• Surefootedness required for the descent!
• Every ascent is at your own risk! Insurance coverage is the responsibility of each individual.
• Danger of falling rocks due to advance!

Equipment

Complete via ferrata equipment (via ferrata set, helmet, hip belt, gloves) and proper footwear (sturdy ankle-high mountain boots with good tread) are essential.

Destination

Village center, Brand

Starting Point

Village center, Brand

Sicherheitstipps für Wandern in Vorarlberg

EN NOTRUF:

EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

EN 112 - Euro-Notruf (funktioniert mit jedem Handy/Netz) 

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